WATERBURY, Conn., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Haestad Methods today announced
the latest version release of WaterCAD, the most widely used water
distribution modeling software in the world. With Version 6.0's unprecedented
breadth of new features, Haestad Methods raises the industry's standards for
performance and usability while providing its ClientCare(TM) subscribers with
a second major version release this year at no charge.
Developed from customer-driven requests, WaterCAD 6.0's cutting-edge open
database architecture, complete customization capability, and easy-to-use
interface will enhance efficiency and streamline workflow for modeling
professionals.
"This release is exciting, both in terms of the major advancements in
WaterCAD and as a powerful demonstration of the value offered by our
ClientCare program," said Keith Hodsden, General Manager of Sales for Haestad
Methods. "Our customer-focused development process allows us to add and deploy
features to our clients as they need them without unplanned upgrade costs for
our client base."
Utilizing the power of next-generation Microsoft .NET technology, WaterCAD
6.0's database design reshapes the way in which users can access, view, and
manipulate data. This new framework enables seamless data compatibility across
the entire suite of Haestad Methods' software, offering ClientCare subscribers
improved performance and functionality free of charge. Other notable features
available for WaterCAD 6.0 are GeoGrapher(TM) for advanced graphing
capabilities; Skelebrator(TM) model reduction tool for the automated
skeletonization of hydraulic models; and the Darwin(TM) Calibrator for
obtaining accurate calibration for water distribution network simulation.
According to Robert Mankowski, P.E., Director of Research and Development
for Haestad Methods, "WaterCAD 6.0 offers a complete, out-of-the-box solution
for small and large utilities alike. Its rich API makes interfacing with
existing GIS and corporate systems a breeze. It is quite simply the only
enterprise strength model available."
WaterCAD 6.0 key enhancements empower modelers to:
* Leverage improved interface with GIS-style layer management
* Automatically compute detailed cost estimates for capital improvements
and energy cost estimates based on pump performance
* Evaluate multiple designs with Scenario Control Center(TM)
* Conduct intelligent reduction of complex networks with Skelebrator
(available for WaterCAD 6.0)
* Perform system wide multiple node fire flow analysis
* Accurately simulate variable-speed pumps with APEX(TM) technology
* Protect water distribution systems with WaterSAFE(SM) technology
* Control a system in real-time with live SCADA connections
* Build models from data assets with advanced database connections
* Customize WaterObjects(TM) to create extensions to suit unique modeling
needs
* Create winning presentations and advanced visualization with GeoGrapher
* Visualize customer information, infrastructure assets, and modeling
results to support critical cost-saving decisions
* Make changes directly to model data using WaterCAD's new open-database
architecture
* Manage pump curves and re-use existing pump definitions using the Pump
Definition Manager(TM)
* Automatically calibrate water models with Darwin Calibrator (available
for WaterCAD 6.0)
* Design systems optimized for cost and benefit with Darwin Designer
(available for WaterCAD 6.0)
* Select the appropriate interface for the job-AutoCAD(R) or Stand-alone
* Protect investments with the ClientCare upgrade and support program
ClientCare(TM) Maintenance Program:
ClientCare subscribers automatically receive WaterCAD 6.0 as part of their
software maintenance and support package. The ClientCare Maintenance program
provides clients with up-to-date modeling advancements, including automatic
software updates and upgrades, access to the online KnowledgeBase, and special
promotions and discounts on new products and training. For more information
about ClientCare, visit http://www.haestad.com/ClientCare.
About Haestad Methods:
Founded in 1979, Haestad Methods provides more than 125,000 civil
engineers in over 170 countries with hydrologic and hydraulic computer
modeling applications, continuing education workshops, and textbooks. Haestad
Methods' complete suite of engineering software products for water, storm, and
sanitary sewer modeling includes WaterGEMS(TM), WaterCAD(R), Darwin(TM),
SewerCAD(R), StormCAD(R), PondPack(R), FlowMaster(R), CulvertMaster(R),
HEC-Pack(TM), Skelebrator(TM), LoadBuilder(TM), Scenario Control Center(TM),
APEX(TM), GeoGrapher(TM), Pump Definition Manager(TM), WaterObjects(TM), and
WaterSAFE(SM).
Haestad Methods trains thousands of engineers each year. It is duly
authorized to award CEUs and PDHs and is licensed by Sandia National
Laboratories to conduct RAM-WSM (Risk Assessment Methodology for Water
Utilities) training.
For more information, call Haestad Methods at 1-800-727-6555 (USA and
Canada) or +1-203-755-1666 (worldwide), e-mail info@haestad.com, or visit
http://www.haestad.com, http://www.watersecurity.org, or
http://www.civilquiz.com.
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